bill rubin wrote:
> Rodger, When you said "So going to EHS over Phyllistran would more than
> double the pull on the tower raising cables." Thats not really apples to
> apples.
> Yes I agree 5/16 EHS #6650 has higher tensel strength than HPTG40001
> Phyllistran #4000 is rated at #4000.
>
> However, it is better to match to combine 1/4 EHS #4400 with HPTG40001
> Phyllistran #4000 thereby the adjustment tension can be eaiser since they
> are close to matching.
> For 5/16 EHS #6650 would better match HPTG67001 Phyllistran #6700
>
Agreed.
My main concern it that hams realize how much extra load they are
putting on a crank up tower by guying it. Some of those towers are
engineered to take guys with their additional load and some aren't.
73
Roger (K8RI - ARRL Life Member)
www.rogerhalstead.com
N833R (World's oldest Debonair)
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